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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.83, 995.72 and 317.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.83, 995.72 and 317.33 is: 475.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.83 : 995.72 = 317.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.83/995.72 = 317.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.83x = 995.72 × 317.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.83x = 315,971.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,971.83/663.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.98

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